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Parker County, Texas · Current jail custody, booking help and family instructions

Check Parker County Jail Custody Without Guessing the Booked Name

If you are trying to find someone who may be in the Parker County Jail, the most important detail is the legal first and last name used at booking. Parker County’s current system no longer offers the old date-search option, so knowing how to work around an uncertain spelling can save a lot of frustration.

Start with the Sheriff’s official Jail Search. If the person does not appear, use the wildcard method described below before assuming they were released. For a time-sensitive answer—especially before driving to Weatherford, posting bond, visiting or depositing money—call the jail booking desk at 817-594-4208.

Legal first name Legal last name First initial if spelling is uncertain Approximate arrest date for phone help Booking or case number if already known
PARKER COUNTY CUSTODY SIGNAL CHECKING JAIL RECORD
BOOKED NAME INPUT WEATHERFORD
LEGAL NAME MATCH FOUND
CUSTODY CHECK LIVE
JAIL RECORD
CURRENT CUSTODY CHECKED
DATE-ONLY SEARCH NOT AVAILABLE
Do not treat a jail result as a conviction. A jail record can show that someone was booked or held, along with charge and bond information available at that stage. It does not establish guilt or tell you how the criminal case ultimately ended.
Jail

612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Booking desk

817-594-4208.

Search requirement

Use the legal first and last name used at booking.

No date search

The current judicial/records system does not support it.

Current review

Official-source check completed August 25, 2026.

Pick the situation that matches yours

You do not need the same steps in every custody situation

ARRESTED RECENTLY Search the booked legal name

Start with the Sheriff’s Jail Search. If the exact spelling is uncertain, use the first-initial wildcard method before calling.

Follow the search steps
NEED CURRENT CUSTODY Verify before you travel or pay

Use the online result for the first check, then call 817-594-4208 when release, transfer or processing status matters right now.

Confirm custody
NO RESULT Do not assume the person was released

The legal name may differ, the person may still be processing, or custody may have moved to another system.

Troubleshoot the search
BOND QUESTION Check every active case first

Confirm the bond and any additional case or hold before paying a bonding company or arranging release.

Review bond and release
VISIT / CALL / SEND MONEY Verify custody before using a service

Visitation, phone and commissary instructions differ, and an old inmate record should not be used for a new payment.

Help someone in jail
WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT? Move from Jail Records to Court Records

Parker County provides both through its Judicial Records Search page. The jail record is not the final disposition.

Follow the criminal case

Jump directly to the Parker County task

Use the first sections when someone has just been arrested. The later sections cover family support, records and court follow-up.

Parker County-specific search trick

Use the wildcard before deciding the inmate is not there

You know the legal name

Enter the first and last name exactly as the person would normally be booked.

This is the best first search.

You only know how it starts

The Sheriff permits * as a wildcard but says you must put the first initial of the name in the field.

For example, if you are certain a booked name begins with J but not sure of the rest, use the first initial with the wildcard rather than guessing several full names.

You only know an arrest date

The current system does not provide the older date-only search.

Call the booking desk with the approximate arrest date, arresting agency and person’s identity instead.

Do not use only a nickname. Parker County says the search uses the legal name under which the inmate was booked. If a nickname returns nothing, that is not evidence that the person was never booked.
Current custody check

Confirm custody before taking an irreversible next step

An online search is useful for finding the record. A phone confirmation is more sensible when you are about to spend money or make a trip based on the person still being physically held at Parker County Jail.

Find the official jail record

Use the person’s booked legal first and last name.

Match identity details

Do not rely on a name alone when several people could have similar names.

Save case and bond information

You will need these details when checking court or release information.

Call when status is time-sensitive

Booking desk: 817-594-4208.

Current-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name]. The person may have been arrested on or about [date] by [agency, if known]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently booked in Parker County Jail, still processing, released, or transferred, and what identifier I should use for visitation or inmate services?
Call before these four actions: driving a significant distance to the jail, paying a surety bond, depositing a large amount of money, or mailing time-sensitive correspondence.
No inmate showing

A failed name search does not answer the custody question

The legal booked name is different Try the complete legal name rather than the nickname you normally use.
The spelling is uncertain Use the Sheriff’s first-initial plus * wildcard instruction.
The person was just arrested Call the booking desk if the arrest is fresh and the person may still be going through intake.
The person was released Move to Parker County Court Records to see whether the criminal case still exists after release.
The person was booked elsewhere The arrest may have occurred near Parker County while the actual jail booking happened in another county.
The person transferred to another custody system Check TDCJ for state-prison custody or the appropriate federal locator for federal detention.
You only have the arrest date The current Parker County search no longer supports date-only lookup. Call with the date and identifying details instead.
The record is legally restricted Some juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential information is not available through a normal public search.
Best fallback: Parker County’s own Sheriff page says to call the booking desk at 817-594-4208 when the new search system is giving you trouble.
Facility details

Where Parker County Jail is—and where the entrance actually is

Parker County Jail
612 Jameson Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

Jail / booking: 817-594-4208

Warden: Ron King

Do not walk to the Sheriff’s front door by mistake

The Sheriff says the jail’s main entrance is at the corner of Jameson Street and North Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance.

That detail matters when you are arriving for visitation or the jail lobby rather than general Sheriff business.

The Parker County Jail remains the constitutional responsibility of the Sheriff, while the Sheriff’s current jail page states that daily operations are managed by LaSalle Corrections.
Parking: the current Sheriff jail page identifies the entrance but does not publish a dedicated visitor-parking guarantee or current parking fee. Do not rely on an unofficial article promising a particular lot or free space; allow a few extra minutes to find lawful parking on arrival.
Bond and release

Check every case before arranging a Parker County bond

Confirm the inmate first Match the legal name and official jail record before discussing money.
Record every active charge and case One bond amount does not necessarily resolve another pending charge or hold.
Confirm the current bond with the jail or court Do this before paying a third party because a court can change conditions after the initial booking.
Ask whether anything else prevents release Specifically ask about another Parker County case, warrant, agency hold or transfer status.
Use Parker County’s approved bonding resources If using a surety company, verify the company through the county’s current approved-bonding information rather than choosing an unsolicited caller.
Read the bond agreement before paying Ask about the premium, collateral, payment schedule and what happens when the defendant misses court.
Keep the receipt and case numbers Save everything until the criminal case and any bond obligations are complete.
Useful question to ask before paying bond
I am calling about [legal name]. Can you confirm every active Parker County case, the current bond on each case, whether any case has no bond or another release restriction, and whether there is any warrant or outside hold that would prevent release after this bond is posted?
Bond amount does not equal guaranteed release. A second case, warrant, hold, judicial condition or unfinished processing can keep a person in custody after one bond is addressed.
After you find the inmate

Use Parker County Court Records to see what happens next

Parker County makes this transition relatively simple: its official Judicial Records Search page provides separate links for Jail Records and Court Records. Move to the court side when you need the actual criminal case rather than current custody.

Misdemeanor criminal case

Parker County’s County Courts at Law handle criminal misdemeanor matters, with court records maintained through the County Clerk.

County Clerk main office
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-6163

County Court at Law 1 division: 817-598-6138

County Court at Law 2 division: 817-594-1632

Felony criminal case

Parker County states that all felony cases are filed with the District Clerk for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts.

District Clerk
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

Felony: 817-598-6194

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the felony office lists closure Friday from noon–1:00 p.m.

What the court record answers that the jail record cannot

Whether prosecutors formally filed a case
The court assigned to the criminal matter
Upcoming settings and docket activity
Bond orders entered by the court
Dismissal or other prosecutor action
Plea, deferred adjudication or judgment
Sentence or final disposition when entered
Documents available for copies or certification
Release is not dismissal. Someone can leave Parker County Jail while the criminal case remains pending for months afterward.

2026 District Clerk felony-record copy fees

Published Parker County District Clerk criminal-record fees
Service 2026 published fee When it helps
Record search $5 When Clerk staff must conduct the search.
Paper copy $1 per page Ordinary paper copy of available felony-side records.
Electronic copy $0.10 per page, $1 minimum Electronic non-certified copy.
Certified paper copy $1 per page + $5 certification Official proof of a felony disposition or court document.
Certified electronic copy $0.10 per page, $1 minimum + $5 certification Certified electronic document when accepted by the recipient.
These published copy charges come from the 2026 Parker County District Clerk criminal fee sheet. County Clerk misdemeanor-copy charges may use a different fee schedule, so confirm before ordering.
Visitation

Check the live schedule instead of copying an old Parker County timetable

Important local detail: the Sheriff’s visitation landing page still contains older COVID-era policy wording while also linking a separate current jail-visitation schedule. For actual day-and-time planning, use the current schedule linked from the Sheriff page or call the visitation office before travelling.
Rules currently stated by the Sheriff
  • Visits are in person and non-contact.
  • The page describes a 20-minute visit.
  • Inmates receive two visits per week.
  • Visitation is limited to four visitors per inmate.
  • Visitors may switch during the 20-minute period.
  • Adult visitors must show valid identification.
  • Arrive approximately 20 minutes before sign-up.
Confirm the current time slot

Visitation Office: 682-229-2361

The Sheriff notes that this line is not staffed 24 hours a day.

Jail: 817-594-4208

Open current Sheriff visitation page
Before leaving home: recheck that the person is still in custody, confirm the current schedule, bring valid ID, and make sure every visitor understands the jail’s screening rules.
Personal inmate mail

Use the current Jonesboro mailing address—not an old Jameson Street comment

The current main text on the Parker County Sheriff’s Contacting an Inmate page directs personal correspondence to the following address.
Current personal correspondence format
Inmate’s Name / Inmate ID
C/O Parker County Jail
PO Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72403
Why this matters: older reader comments visible farther down the Sheriff’s page mention the physical jail address. Follow the current instructions at the top of the official page rather than copying an older comment.
Use the inmate’s current name and ID
Include your complete return information
Incoming and outgoing inmate mail is screened
Do not include money in ordinary correspondence
Do not send drugs or tobacco
Do not send sexually explicit material
Do not send stamps, paper or envelopes
Do not assume other physical items are permitted
The Sheriff’s current page says the jail no longer allows items to be mailed to an inmate and directs inmates to commissary or the tablet system for items they need.
Inmate phone calls

Parker County inmate calls use Correct Solutions Group

Current provider

The Parker County Sheriff states that the inmate phone system changed in August 2022 and is serviced by Correct Solutions Group.

Families can create a phone account through the provider and the same system supports leaving a voicemail for an inmate.

If the account or call is not working

Verify that the person is still in Parker County custody before adding more money.

For jail-specific questions call 817-594-4208.

Keep criminal-case strategy off ordinary jail calls. Unless a communication is specifically protected attorney-client communication, assume ordinary jail telephone communications may not be private.
Commissary and inmate deposits

Three verified ways to fund a Parker County inmate account

Online

Use Correct Solutions Group / CSGPay.

Create an account, identify the inmate carefully and follow the deposit prompts.

Open CSGPay
Jail lobby kiosk

Located in the jail lobby at 612 Jameson Street.

The Sheriff says the kiosk accepts cash, credit and debit cards.

Cashier’s check / money order

Can be delivered to the Visitation Officer during visitation hours or mailed according to the trust-fund instructions.

How to address a mailed trust-fund payment

The cashier’s check or money order must be in the name of “C/O Inmate Trust Fund” and then the inmate’s name.

Mail it to:

Parker County Jail
612 Jameson Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

The outside of the envelope must state “Inmate Trust Fund.”

Do not mix the two mailing procedures. Ordinary personal correspondence currently goes through the Jonesboro, Arkansas address. A trust-fund money order follows the separate 612 Jameson Street procedure published on the commissary page.
Parker County’s current commissary page says commissary is subcontracted to Correct Commissary and allows eligible inmates weekly purchases up to $200.
Quick family checklist

What to do after you confirm the person is in custody

Save the legal booked name and inmate identifier
Record every charge and active case shown
Verify the current bond before paying
Check the court record for upcoming settings
Confirm visitation before driving to Weatherford
Use the current PO Box for ordinary mail
Use CSGPay or the jail kiosk for deposits
Keep case strategy off routine phone calls
Medical and mental-health care

Who provides care inside Parker County Jail?

On-site infirmary

The Sheriff states that an on-site infirmary is staffed 24 hours a day by medical-care professionals.

Mental-health services

The Sheriff identifies Pecan Valley MHMR of Texas as the provider of mental-health services.

Accessibility

The Sheriff’s medical page states that the facility is ADA compliant.

For a family member with an urgent medication, medical or mental-health concern, call the jail at 817-594-4208 and explain that you are trying to provide information relevant to the inmate’s care. Do not expect jail staff to disclose confidential medical information back to you.
Arrest reports and open records

Jail lookup and police-report requests are two different tasks

You only need current custody

Use Jail Records or call the booking desk. An open-records request is usually unnecessary just to learn whether someone is currently held.

You need the Sheriff’s police report

The Sheriff directs report-copy questions to the Records Division at 817-594-8845.

Published prices vary depending on the information requested.

Formal Parker County Sheriff open-records request

Sheriff open-records requests must be in writing. The Sheriff specifically states that open-records requests are not accepted by telephone.
Email

April Little
april.little@parkercountytx.com

Fax

817-594-7809
Attn: April Little

Mail
Parker County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: April Little
129 Hogle Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
Under the Sheriff’s published Public Information Act procedures, a requester has the right to receive a written estimate before work begins when estimated charges will exceed $40.
Copy-ready Sheriff records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable records concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on or about [date] at [location]. If known, the report, incident, booking or case number is [number]. I am requesting [identify the exact report or record]. Electronic delivery is preferred. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $40.
Released, transferred or sentenced

Where to look when Parker County no longer shows the person

Released from county jail

Search Parker County Court Records. Release from jail does not close the criminal case.

Open Court Records
Transferred to Texas state prison

Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after the person enters TDCJ custody.

Open TDCJ inmate search
Federal custody

A federal arrest or later federal transfer will not be answered by a Parker County jail search.

Open Federal Bureau of Prisons locator
If you do not know whether the person was released or transferred, call Parker County Jail first. That is faster than blindly searching several unrelated databases.
Save these numbers

Parker County jail and criminal-record contacts

Parker County Jail / Booking
612 Jameson Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-594-4208

Use for inmate-search trouble and time-sensitive custody questions.

Parker County Sheriff’s Office
129 Hogle Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-594-8845

24-hour office.

Jail Visitation Office

682-229-2361

The Sheriff notes this line is not staffed 24 hours.

County Clerk
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6163

County Court at Law / misdemeanor-side records.

District Clerk — Felony
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6194

County Attorney
101 N. Main Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-594-8409

District Attorney
117 Fort Worth Highway, Second Floor
Weatherford, TX 76086

817-598-6124

Sheriff Records Department

April Little

april.little@parkercountytx.com

817-594-8845

Parker County-specific shortcuts

Seven things worth knowing before you start clicking

The legal name is the key

The Sheriff explicitly says the new jail search uses the name under which the inmate was booked.

The wildcard is official

You can use *, but Parker County says a first initial must be entered with it.

Date searching disappeared

The Sheriff says the newer records software does not currently have the old date-search function.

The booking desk is the fallback

The Sheriff itself directs unsuccessful searchers to 817-594-4208.

The jail entrance is not the Sheriff entrance

Go to the Jameson/North Mill corner, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance.

There are two different mail addresses

Ordinary personal mail uses the current Jonesboro PO Box; mailed trust-fund money uses 612 Jameson Street under separate instructions.

Old visit schedules are risky

Use the current schedule linked on the official visitation page rather than copying a timetable from a third-party jail directory.

Jail and court records share a county gateway

Parker County’s Judicial Records Search provides separate links for both.

Felony and misdemeanor records split

The District Clerk handles felony cases; County Clerk court divisions handle County Court at Law matters.

10 current-custody questions

Parker County Jail inmate-search questions answered

How do I search for someone in Parker County Jail?

Use the Parker County Sheriff’s official Jail Search page and follow its link to Jail Records. The Sheriff says the current system requires the first and last name the person was booked under and uses the inmate’s legal name. If the exact name is uncertain, you can use an asterisk as a wildcard after entering at least the first initial. If the search still fails, call the booking desk at 817-594-4208.

Can I search Parker County Jail by booking or arrest date?

Not through the current Parker County search in the same way the older system allowed. The Sheriff’s Office states that its newer Judicial and Records Management software does not currently provide a date-search option. Use the booked legal first and last name or a name wildcard, then call the booking desk if you cannot locate the person.

How does the wildcard work in the Parker County inmate search?

The Parker County Sheriff’s Office says an asterisk can be used as a wildcard, but you must put the first initial of the name in the field. This is useful when you know how a name begins but are unsure of the exact booked spelling. Do not rely on a nickname because the jail search uses the person’s legal booked name.

How do I confirm someone is still in Parker County Jail right now?

Check the official Jail Records result first, then call the Parker County Jail booking desk at 817-594-4208 when the custody status is time-sensitive, the person may be processing, or you are about to travel, post bond, visit or send money. The jail is at 612 Jameson Street in Weatherford.

What is the Parker County Jail address and phone number?

Parker County Jail is at 612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Its main entrance is at the corner of Jameson Street and North Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance. The jail and booking desk phone number is 817-594-4208.

How do I visit an inmate in Parker County Jail?

Use the current visitation schedule linked from the Parker County Sheriff’s Jail Visitation page before travelling. The Sheriff’s page describes 20-minute, in-person, non-contact visits, up to two visits per week, a maximum of four visitors per inmate with visitors switching within the 20-minute period, valid identification for adult visitors and arrival about 20 minutes before sign-up. For current scheduling questions call 682-229-2361 or the jail at 817-594-4208.

What address should I use to mail a Parker County inmate?

The current Parker County Sheriff’s inmate-contact page directs personal correspondence to: Inmate’s Name/Inmate ID, C/O Parker County Jail, PO Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72403. Incoming and outgoing mail is screened. Do not send money, drugs, tobacco, stamps, paper, envelopes or sexually explicit material through ordinary inmate correspondence.

How do I add money to a Parker County Jail inmate account?

The Sheriff’s current commissary page lists three main routes: online deposits through Correct Solutions Group at CSGPay, the lobby kiosk at 612 Jameson Street using cash, credit or debit, or an eligible cashier’s check or money order. A mailed money order goes to 612 Jameson Street and the outside envelope must state Inmate Trust Fund. Confirm the inmate identity before depositing.

How do I check a Parker County inmate’s bond and court case?

Start with the Jail Records result and record the charge, bond and case information displayed. Parker County’s Judicial Records Search also links to Court Records. Misdemeanor criminal matters are generally handled through the County Courts at Law and County Clerk, while felony cases are filed with the Parker County District Clerk for the 43rd and 415th District Courts. Confirm all active cases before paying bond.

What should I do if someone no longer appears in the Parker County jail search?

First verify the exact legal booked name and try the wildcard method. If there is still no match, call the booking desk at 817-594-4208 and ask whether the person is processing, released or transferred. Then check Parker County Court Records for the related criminal case. If the person entered Texas state-prison custody, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search.

Official resources checked

Primary sources behind this Parker County guide

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